Operating Room Registered Nurse
Warrensville Heights, OH
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Warrensville Heights, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 18 months recent Operating Room (OR) experience required prior to travel assignment
• Experience in scrubbing and circulating in robotic, GU, GYN, and General surgery cases
• Must be able to circulate & scrub cases, take call on nights and weekends
• Team player with ability to perform accurate counts and handle specimens
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• One recent reference from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in the specialty is required for submission

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or American Red Cross; RQI acceptable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for many specialties, check specifics
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Preferred but not required for PACU
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required for L&D, OB/GYN, and NICU
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement – Required annually
• State License Verification – Primary source verification within 30 days of start; license must be current
• NURSYS Verification – Required within 30 days of start
• NIH Stroke Certification – Preferred for certain units; must be updated annually
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) – Required for all bedside RNs except OR; completed onsite during orientation
• Tech Cert Verification (National) – Required for CVOR and OR specialties
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Preferred but not required for ER

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID) required and must be carried on assignment
• Background checks including FCRA compliant 7-year search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) required and must be updated annually
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract; results required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (required for new candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit mask test (3M N95) within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed
• Drug testing: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/31 - 03/31)

Documentation and Onboarding

• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar specialty area
• Two references required from employment within one year of start, from a manager, ANM, supervisor, charge nurse, or director (co-worker references not accepted)
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• Pass/fail medication and EKG competency testing during orientation
• Annual skills checklist and unit-specific competency exams required
• Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprint attestation required annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be able to start with fingerprinting results pending as long as fingerprinting is completed prior to start
• Candidates with latex allergies must notify facility to ensure availability of latex-free gloves
• Candidates must be prepared to take call on nights and weekends
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with strong OR skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.